Beat Instrumental No 155 September 1979

Features
Van Halen Tony Sayers bows down to the mighty Van Halen 7
Van Halen cover pic. by Sue Arber "

AC/DC Tony Horkins talks to the oldest schoolboy in rock 'n roll ll
Exile Mike scoop Powell out with Exile 16

The Police Stuart Copeland talks to Tony Horkins about life on the beat 20

Five of the best This month: Keyboard Players. Giovanni Dadomo meets
keyboardists from Squeeze, Magazine, Blue Oyster Cult, The Stranglers and
Blondie 22

Competition Two Aria guitars and a Hohner keyboard in gear giveaway 31

Regular Items

Getting Your Act Together This month Gary Cooper looks at the protection racket 28
New to You 32
Album Reviews 36
Studio Profile Wharf Music 39
Shop Profile More Music 41

Reviews

Gibson ES-347 Brian Robertson falls in love 43
Zildjian Cymbals Almost a review, but not quite 44
EMS Polysynth Billy McIsaac of Zones doesnt 45
Hohner Acoustic 6 and 9 string Gordon Giltrap and two of the Moridaira range 47
Yamaha BB-1200 Bass Jimmy Bain doesnt give review model back 49 

Excellent+ condition - near perfect issue! Will be posted in a cardboard envelope